NLCS boys basketball team wins 2 and lose 1

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Jan 28, 2009 at 12:01 AMJan 28, 2009 at 3:35 PM

The New Life Christian School boys’ basketball team fell to Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God School 60-47 on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Staff reports

The New Life Christian School boys’ basketball team fell to Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God School 60-47 on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
In its first-ever game against the Warners-based BVM Saints, the NLCS Warriors stayed close for most of the game despite an off-night shooting and some rebounding struggles. Philip Dickerson led New Life with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, while Colin Cleghorn and Jake Houseman scored 8 and 7 points respectively. Foster Evans added 6 points, Mark Brown 3, and Jeremiah Brown 2.
In a tight, well-played contest on Friday, the team held on to defeat the Lowville Hawks 62-54. Dickerson led a balanced attack with 17 points and 10 assists, while J. Brown scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Houseman, Evans and Cleghorn contributed 10, 9 and 7 points respectively. M. Brown and Jesse Chandler added 2 each.
On Sunday, the boys won a road game against Faith Fellowship Christian School 54-38. After a tight first quarter, NLCS gradually expanded its lead behind a tough defense and balanced offense. Dickerson led New Life with 17 points, 6 assists and 7 steals, while Cleghorn was the leading rebounder with 8 to go with his 6 points. Evans had 8 points, Houseman 7, J. Brown 6, Chandler 6, Joe Billy 2, and M. Brown 2.